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How to get fromVancouver Island to Squamishby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver Island to Squamish by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Nanaimo to Coal Harbour Spb, bus

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    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Squamishbus bus
    2h 30m
    $88–260

  2. Fly Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Squamishbus bus
    2h 55m
    $101–261

  3. Fly Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YCD - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Squamishbus bus
    3h 10m
    $116–722

  4. Fly Comox Valley Airport to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YQQ - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Squamishbus bus
    3h 16m
    $98–442

  5. Fly Comox Valley Airport to Coal Harbour Spb, bus

    1. Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane YQQ - CXH
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver Downtown to Squamishbus bus
    2h 55m
    $204–462

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Vancouver Island to Squamish.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 125.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Vancouver Island, BC, Canada and Squamish, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver Island to Squamish. However, you can fly to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH), walk to Vancouver Downtown, then take the bus to Squamish. Alternatively, you can fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver Downtown, then take the bus to Squamish.

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